Comparison

Solitaire vs Festival Solitaire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solitaire

Experience a classic card game designed for relaxation and mental stimulation. Enjoy customizable themes, eye-comfort features, and progress tracking. Play offline with smart hints and unlimited undos for a stress-free experience.

Highlights
  • Eye Comfort Mode
  • Classic and Expert Solitaire
  • Timed Challenges & Zen Mode
  • Smart Hints & Unlimited Undo
  • Unlockable Themes & Card Backs
  • Offline Play
  • Progress Tracking & Reports
Features
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Solitaire: Good Card Game - Relaxing & Brain Training The pure classic card experience, perfected for modern play. Why Players Love Us: > Instant Stress Relief: Calming gameplay > True Brain Exercise: Sharpen focus & memory effortlessly > Designed for Comfort: Protect eyes during long sessions > Collect & Customize: Unlock beautiful themes as you win > Play Anywhere: 100% offline, no WiFi needed Key Features: [EYE COMFORT MODE] > Adjust card sizes & warm color filters > Dark mode for night play (no more glare!) [BRAIN TRAINING] > Classic (1-Card) for relaxation > Expert (3-Card) for mental challenge > Timed Challenges or stress-free Zen Mode [LEARNING TOOLS] > Smart Hints: Gentle move suggestions (no spoilers!) > Unlimited Undo: Master strategy risk-free > Daily Tips: Improve skills with pro techniques [REWARD SYSTEM] > Earn coins for every victory > Unlock 100+ card backs & tables: Nature, Abstract, Vintage > Rare "Golden Deck" for 7-day streaks [PROGRESS TRACKING] > Weekly report: Win rate, moves efficiency, focus time > Milestone badges: "Quick Thinker", "Perfect Streak" > Friends leaderboards (optional) [IMMERSIVE AUDIO] > Custom sounds: Card flips, soft success chimes > Optional ambient background tones > Vibration feedback for satisfying moves Why "Solitaire: Good Card Game"? "We stripped away clutter, focused on what matters: smooth gameplay, eye comfort, and that satisfying 'aha!' moment when you solve a tough layout. Just pure solitaire joy." Players Say: "Finally! No flashy ads or paywalls – just GOOD solitaire." "Eye comfort mode let's me play before bed without headaches" "My 10-year-old and grandma compete daily!" DEVICE COMPATIBILITY > Optimized for phones, tablets & foldables > Tiny size (under 50MB) FREE Starter Gift! Download now to unlock: *Premium "Golden Leaf" Card Back *500 Bonus Coins *3 Days Ad-Free [PLAY FREE NOW] Terms of Use: http://miagame.cn/terms/ Privacy Policy: http://miagame.cn/policy/

About

Festival Solitaire

Enjoy a festive Christmas-themed solitaire game with eye-friendly features and offline play. Challenge your mind with adjustable difficulty and a new challenge mode. Unlock special rewards and immersive holiday graphics for a stress-free puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Eye protection theme
  • Offline play
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Challenge mode
  • Magic wand hint
  • Unlimited hints and undo
  • Special Christmas rewards
  • Holiday graphics and themes
Features
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Festival Solitaire: Christmas Edition – Special Game Features • Protect Your Eyesight and Stay Relaxed Enjoy enlarged game fonts and cards, along with a soothing eye protection theme—plus a festive Christmas visual theme to keep your holidays bright and comfortable. • Play Anywhere, No Internet Needed Festival Solitaire keeps you company—whether you're cozying up by the fireplace or traveling for the holidays. Play offline, anytime. • Multiple Ways to Play, Challenge Your Mind Choose to draw 1 or 3 cards, and adjust the difficulty whenever you like. This Christmas, give your brain a fun and festive workout! • New Challenge Mode for Holiday Fun Play at your own pace with timed or relaxed modes. Stay engaged all season long with fresh holiday-themed challenges. • Smart Magic Wand Stuck on a tricky move? Let the magic wand light the way like a Christmas star, revealing your next key card. • Unlimited Free Hints and Undo Made a misstep? Don’t worry—unlimited hints and undo options let you play stress-free, so you can focus on the holiday cheer. • Special Christmas Rewards Complete each game to unlock surprise seasonal rewards—including exclusive Christmas themes and bonus content! • Track Your Progress with Holiday Spirit Break your own records with new best scores and stats. Celebrate your progress this festive season! • Custom Sensory Experience Personalize your game with sound, vibration, and click effects—and enjoy joyful Christmas soundscapes for a truly immersive experience. • Exquisite Holiday Graphics & Themes Win games to unlock gorgeous themes—including all-new Christmas backgrounds and card designs. Every game feels like a holiday celebration! • Fully Optimized for Tablets and Phones Runs smoothly on all devices, so you can enjoy Festival Solitaire wherever you are this Christmas. Download Festival Solitaire Now and unwrap the joy of holiday puzzle fun! Have questions or festive feedback? Reach us at: support@miagame.com Terms of Use:http://miagame.com/terms/ Privacy Policy:http://miagame.com/policy/

Screenshots

Solitaire4 screens
Festival Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Festival Solitaire at weekly against Solitaire's every 2 months. Festival Solitaire also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 79%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Festival Solitaire sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Solitaire against 4.9 for Festival Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 94% of Festival Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire ships an update every 2 months, Festival Solitaire weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Solitaire versus Festival Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaireFestival Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14K ratings)4.9 (5.1K ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better5.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFinger Media LimitedMia Game.

Customer experience

Solitaire

All ratings13,668 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative18.8%

Festival Solitaire

All ratings5,131 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

User reviews

Solitaire

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Classic Solitaire
  • 👍 Good card game
  • 👍 Fun easy engaging
  • 👍 Relaxing and rewording

Room to improve

  • 😞 Love game…hate all the changes. ALL the changes all the time

Festival Solitaire

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Lots of fun
  • 👍 Fun and easy to play
  • 👍 Relaxing game to play before bed

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game glitch in portrait format and language issues

Bugs and requests

Solitaire

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

Festival Solitaire

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Game glitch in portrait format and language issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Maintain portrait format and English language

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Solitaire

Subscriptions3
  • Remove Ads 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads 3-Month$4.993 Months
  • Remove Ads 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • 1000 Gold$0.99
  • 2400 Gold$1.99
  • 4200 Gold$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 6000 Gold$3.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$10.99
8 purchases

Festival Solitaire

Subscriptions3
  • Remove Ads 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads 3-Month$4.993 Months
  • Remove Ads 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • 1000 Gold$0.99
  • 2400 Gold$1.99
  • 4200 Gold$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 6000 Gold$3.99
  • Remove Ads$10.99

Questions

Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Festival Solitaire free?
Festival Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Festival Solitaire?
Solitaire and Festival Solitaire are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14K and 5.1K ratings respectively.
Do Solitaire or Festival Solitaire have ads?
Both Solitaire and Festival Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Festival Solitaire?
Solitaire ships an update every 2 months, and Festival Solitaire weekly. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on September 23, 2026 and Festival Solitaire on September 22, 2026.

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